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Pleasanton approves purchase of CAT 270X after debate over skid-steer bids
Summary
After a lengthy review of bids and a failed motion to buy a higher-spec model, the Pleasanton City Council approved purchasing a CAT 270X skid steer from Foley Equipment for $59,356.62 with trade-in following debate over costs and options.
The Pleasanton City Council debated multiple bids for a replacement skid steer for the Parks Department before approving a mid-range purchase.
Parks Department Head Jimmy Watts reviewed bids from Foley Equipment (several CAT options), Heritage Tractor, R&R Equipment, and KC Bobcat. An initial motion to buy a CAT 270XE for $83,256.62 failed. Council then approved a motion by Councilmember Stark, seconded by Councilmember Bowley, to purchase a CAT 270X from Foley Equipment for $59,356.62 with trade-in; the motion carried although two members were recorded as voting no.
Why it matters: the purchase replaces aging equipment used for parks and public-works tasks and represents a notable outlay from municipal equipment funds. Council members who opposed the final motion recorded concerns during debate about model choice and value.
The council did not amend the motion and directed Parks staff to proceed with the procurement as approved.
